Plans to build a single-storey ‘link’ extension at Ravenshead Farm Shop have been refused by Gedling Borough Council planners.
The proposal at the farm shop was submitted back in October and listed on the planning documentation as ‘Single storey ‘link’ extension from the farm shop to the additional tearoom seating area, preparation and storage areas’.
The planning application was submitted by Mr George Machin of Grace Machin Planning & Property acting as agent on behalf of Silverland Farm, 131 Main Road, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 9GS.
A recommendation sheet dated November 24 authorised by the Service Manager Development Services / Principal Planning Officer at Gedling Borough Council recommended that the application should be refused and formal notice of the refusal was issued on November 30.
The recommendation sheet highlighted the extension would have ‘a detrimental impact on the openness of the green belt’
It stated: “Whilst the extension would not be prominent in the landscape it would still
have a detrimental impact on the openness of the Green Belt in this location through
link two existing buildings. To this end, the proposed extension is, therefore,
considered to be inappropriate development in the Green Belt; detrimental to the
openness of the Green Belt and should only be approved if very special
circumstances can be demonstrated.’
The refusal decision dated November 30 stated:
There were no objections from Ravenshead Parish Council during the consultation however it was noted that the application had received letters of representation from a local resident
raising concerns regarding waste disposal dumpsters being visible, unsightly
and a potential health hazard.
Further details on planning application 2023/0743 can be accessed HERE